Trip from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

91.2 mi

147 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA covers 91.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway G76, Highway 14, North 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.6 miles from Indiana, IA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 91.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway G76 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway G76	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 14	Unavailable	Refreshing
North 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Court Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-35 south	Unavailable	Refreshing
IA 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 2	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway G76 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indiana, IA and Mount Ayr, IA.

1

Start on County Highway G76

4.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway G76

2

Continue on Highway G76

1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway G76

3

Turn left onto State Highway 14

16 mi · 23 min · State Highway 14

4

Continue on North 7th Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street

5

Turn right onto Court Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Court Avenue

6

Continue on Court Avenue

315 ft · 7 sec · Court Avenue

7

Turn right

25 mi · 37 min

8

Turn left onto I-35 south: Kansas City

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I-35 south: Kansas City

9

Merge slight left

20 mi · 21 min

10

Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Leon, Mount Ayr

0.4 mi · 51 sec · IA 2: Leon, Mount Ayr

11

Turn right onto State Highway 2

20 mi · 29 min · State Highway 2

12

Continue on South Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Street

13

Turn right onto South Polk Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Polk Street

14

Turn right onto East Madison Street

289 ft · 13 sec · East Madison Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 45.6 miles from Indiana, IA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Ayr, IA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Indiana, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indiana, IA

This is one driving day of about 91.2 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Indiana, IA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.6 mi from Indiana, IA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Des Moines, IA

46 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukee, IA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Des Moines, IA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from Indiana, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Ayr, IA

The final approach into Mount Ayr, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mount Ayr, IA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.85 one way

$27.70 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.27	$30.54
premium	$4.80	$17.22	$34.43
diesel	$5.64	$20.26	$40.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.4	$9.58	$4.38
Efficient EV	22.8	$7.98	$3.65
EV Truck/SUV	36.5	$12.77	$5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Indiana, IA

Evening in Indiana on Sunday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mount Ayr, IA

Evening in Mount Ayr on Sunday

Local time

5:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 9m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA covers 91.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway G76, Highway 14, North 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.6 miles from Indiana, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Indiana, IA to Mount Ayr, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.